Caramelized Grilled Pineapple Rings
Make sweet, caramelized pineapple rings on the grill. This recipe works well as a simple dessert or a tropical side dish for barbecue meals.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 18 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert/Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 whole ripe pineapple
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the grill for medium heat. Clean and lightly oil the grates.
- Peel and core the pineapple. Slice the pineapple into rings about 3/4 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon (if using), and salt to create the glaze.
- Brush both sides of each pineapple ring generously with the glaze mixture.
- Place the pineapple rings directly on the oiled grill grates.
- Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Watch closely to prevent burning due to the sugar content.
- You are looking for deep golden-brown grill marks and a soft, caramelized texture.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- Select a pineapple that feels heavy for its size and has a sweet aroma at the base.
- For a dessert option, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of rum sauce.
- As a side dish, serve alongside grilled chicken or pork.
- If your pineapple is very thick, you may need to reduce the heat slightly to prevent the outside from burning before the inside softens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ring
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg